Marsai Martin Signs With UTA (Exclusive)

Black-ish” and “Little” star Marsai Martin and her Genius Entertainment production company have signed with UTA for representation in all areas.In 2019, Martin starred in “Little,” a feature that she conceptualized, pitched, sold and then executive produced with Will Packer for Universal.

The move made Martin, who was just 14, the youngest person to executive produce a major Hollywood film.

Directed by Tina Gordon and co-starring Regina Hall and Issa Rae, “Little” went on to gross $49 million at the box office.

Most recently, she voiced characters in Universal/Dreamworks Animation’s “Spirit Untamed,” as well as Paramount’s feature film “Paw Patrol.”For the past seven years, Martin has starred on the Emmy-nominated comedy “Black-ish,” stealing scenes as the Johnson family’s smart, witty, youngest daughter Diane Johnson.

Martin has earned nine NAACP Image Awards and three BET Awards for her performance on the hit ABC show, which is set to

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